In this podcast episode, we sit down with Tina Hurley, a board-certified physician associate with extensive experience in vascular surgery, acute care medicine, and wound care. Tina’s medical career involved treating diabetic patients and performing amputations, until she herself became an amputee.
This exciting interview reveals Tina’s journey from medical professional to amputee, and eventually into advocacy. She discusses the challenges and barriers faced by amputees in navigating the healthcare system and the lack of support for their unique needs. Tina emphasizes the importance of education, mental health support, and community in the recovery and rehabilitation of amputees.
Tina is the founder and CEO of "Less Leg More Heart,” a nonprofit organization that provides education, mentorship, advocacy, and funding to help amputees physically, emotionally, and financially. She explains the significance of understanding, connecting, and funding as the primary needs of amputees. The conversation sheds light on the mental health challenges amputees face, the importance of psychotherapy, and the role of community and support in their recovery.
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